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The transfer of Mărculești Airport’s assets to the E. Doga Chisinau International Airport will be completed next week. Mărculești Airport plans to focus primarily on cargo transportation and charter flights during the summer.
A fund of funds established to develop Moldova’s capital market has attracted the attention of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This was announced by Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugeniu Osmochescu during a meeting with representatives of the Moldovan diaspora.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry organized consultations on the Strategic Program for the Development of Aquaculture for 2026–2030 (PSSA) with the participation of representatives from associations in the fish and aquaculture production and processing sectors.
eBay expects third-quarter revenue to exceed analysts’ forecasts. The online marketplace anticipates further sales growth in categories with high buyer engagement—ranging from luxury goods and collectibles to auto parts and refurbished electronics.
Since the beginning of 2026, victims of physical attacks aimed at stealing cryptocurrency have lost more than $30 million, according to a report by the analytics firm Chainalysis. And if this trend continues, experts believe that this year could be the worst on record in terms of the number of such incidents. By comparison, this figure reached a record $58 million for the entire year of 2025.
Our approach is not to raise taxes, but to shift the tax burden in the right direction: lower taxes on labor, and higher taxes on vices and excess profits.
Government and business representatives are identifying common solutions to support companies in the context of energy challenges. Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu discussed this issue today with representatives of the business community during a meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry through its sectoral committees on entrepreneurship.
The Moldovan company AGG Group is investing more than $5.6 million in the acquisition and modernization of a poultry farm in the Republic of Moldova.
Investors who wish to obtain resident status in free economic zones will undergo a more clearly defined selection process with established criteria and stages. Contest participants will be able to submit multiple projects, appeal the results, and receive a complete list of required documents.
The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is implementing the project “Sustainable Communities Through Women’s Empowerment.” The government has approved the signing of a cooperation agreement between the organizations.
The winner of the national qualifying competition will earn the right to compete for the prestigious title of “European Capital of Culture 2033.” Any city in the country capable of presenting a high-quality and realistic cultural development strategy may participate in the competition. The criteria for evaluating candidate cities have been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
The government has approved an increase in the authorized capital of the state-owned enterprise “Calea Ferată din Moldova.” According to reports, “up to 421.115 million lei, equivalent to approximately 21.279 million euros, will be allocated for financial support,” which means that the exact amount of the railway’s capitalization has not yet been fully determined.
The transformation of the international security architecture will continue in the coming years, and the war in Ukraine will remain one of the key factors influencing the security situation in Europe. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova, NATO is expected to continue strengthening its eastern flank and deterrence mechanisms, while the European Union will accelerate the development of its own defense capabilities.
Requirements for companies to prepare sustainability (ESG) reports are being introduced into legislation. In this context, it is proposed that a separate chapter be added to the Law on Accounting and Financial Reporting.
The activities of investment companies will be regulated by the National Financial Markets Commission (CNPF).
German premium apparel manufacturer Hugo Boss ended the second quarter with a double-digit decline in revenue and profit amid weakening consumer demand and ongoing business restructuring. Despite the decline in financial performance, the company maintained its full-year outlook, prioritizing profitability in a challenging market environment.
The City Hall of Cădîr-Lunga has launched its third municipal bond issue, totaling 8 million lei. This is a record of sorts for Moldova. Local authorities in other municipalities are not quite as decisive, although they are also closely studying this example.
Palantir Technologies, an American company that develops data analytics and artificial intelligence software, nearly doubled its quarterly revenue, exceeded analysts’ expectations, and raised its full-year 2026 forecast. Following the release of its earnings report, the company’s shares rose nearly 15% in after-hours trading.
The Municipal Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CMDA), a state agency of the Chisinau City Hall, announces that it is now accepting applications for the IMPACT NETWORKS project competition, implemented as part of the EUroBRIDGE_UA_MD European project, funded by the European Union.
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Moldova in 2025 totaled 408 million euros, while the total volume of accumulated investment exceeded 5.4 billion euros. European Union countries remained the main investors. At the same time, our country has fallen into a negative trend characteristic of most of its neighbors in the Central and Eastern European region.
